Winterizing vs. Winter Fishing

[Gethenet]

I've heard lots of people go through complicated processes to winterize. Myself, I have it broken down into 2 major steps.

Step #1 Take out the sunscreen.
Step # 2 Put in a pair of gloves.

Its that simple. If I can do it anybody can.

Good fishing and keep that ice off your guides!

Gethenet

[MagikSmallie]

I have never winterized either, i just make sure when I get home lower the motor so the water drians out...just like everyone has already said!

[JUSTINHALL]

I do the same as everyone else and drain the water from the engine. I fish all winter long at least once a week and some times twice cold or not. As long as when you pull out of the water you lower the engine and leave it sit until all the water has drained before you raise it up. When its really cold out, after I leave it drain I fire the engine up for 1-2 seconds to blow any more water out of the inner impeller incase its trapping any water. I have never had a problem with it freezing. The longer you leave it sit the more important winterizing, stabil and fogging comes in to play. If you use the boat reguraly though its not needed, cheap insurance, I personally dont use it.